Alexander Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Alexander Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.7 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.7 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$117 million
- New grantees97%
Giving in 2024 was up from $453,333 the year before.
97% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.6 million | 13 | $131 million |
| 2023 | $453,333 | 3 | $111 million |
| 2024 | $7.7 million | 38 | $117 million |
How to apply
Alexander Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Alexander Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $2.5 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $1.7 million |
| Vermont | 1 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $635,000 |
| California | 3 | $575,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $350,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $200,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $200,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $200,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $190,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation | General support | $1.7 million |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc | General support | $1.0 million |
| Teach for All | General support | $1.0 million |
| African Parks Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General support | $400,000 |
| Wildlife Guardians | General support | $250,000 |
| Island Conservation | General support | $200,000 |
| Mongabayorg | General support | $200,000 |
| Property and Environment Research Center | General support | $200,000 |
| Sahara Conservation Fund | General support | $200,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund | General support | $200,000 |
| World Resources Institute | General support | $200,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General support | $175,000 |
| International Crane Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $150,000 |
| Rare | General support | $125,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General support | $100,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Linden Trust for Conservation | General support | $100,000 |
| Oceana Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Conservation Strategy Fund | General support | $80,000 |
| Myraid USA (Caucasus Nature Fund) | General support | $80,000 |
| Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies | General support | $60,000 |
| Storm King Arts Center | General support | $60,000 |
| Amazon Conservation Team | General support | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Blue Ventures Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| International Snow Leopard Trust | General support | $50,000 |
| Snow Leopard Trust | General support | $50,000 |
| Sand County Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Blue Venture | General support | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Northern Florida Land Trust | General support | $20,000 |
| Audubon Florida | General support | $10,000 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor | General support | $10,000 |
| National Adubon Society Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Goddard Riverside Community Center | General support | $5,000 |
| The Philanthropy Roundtable | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Alexander
- Jennifer Chiu
- Scott M O'Connell
- Fred Nelson
- Gerard Alexander
Questions people ask
Does Alexander Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alexander Foundation Inc give?
$7.7 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Alexander Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory Alexander (President), Jennifer Chiu (Secretary), Scott M O'Connell (Treasurer) and Fred Nelson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Alexander Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and arts and culture.